united states map in 1840

February 6, 2026January 13, 2026 by Martin Slagter

File United States Central Map 1840 05 21 To 1842 11 10 png Wikimedia Commons

Did you know that the United States map in 1840 looked quite different from what we see today? Back then, the country was still expanding westward, and many states we know today were not yet established. The year 1840 was a time of rapid growth and change in the United States. The population was booming, … Read more